Ignition cut-out



Sept. 6, 1938.

J. J. JWANOUSKOS, JR. ET AL 2,129,952 IGNITION CUT-OUT Filed Jan. 15, 1936 3 Sheets-Sheet l 2 es 7 *6 (0T (5 Inventors Joseph (J. dwanouskos,dt Gustav C. Lundgren and (James D. 8Wan,dv.

I W %0 pg Jl ttorneus Sept. 6, 1938. J. J. JWANOUSKOS, JR, Er AL 2,129,062

IGNITION CUT'OUT Filed Jan. 13, 1936 5 Sheets-Sheet 2 45 i 1 155\ 4A0 59 m 6) Q5 INSULATION 0 M F1 '1 5 4 55 -8 g r5 M M 51 Q5 Qi m9 M8 "0 17M 427 V7 v 151 :52 4:4 4 i9 i i 7 Inventors 57 y 1 2 Joseph. J. J\\72mouskos,dn,

Gustav C. Lundqren and (James D. Swan,dr:

Ho eqs Sept. 6, 1938. J. J. JWANOUSKOS, JR. ET AL 2,129,062

' IGNITION GUT-OUT Filed Jan. 15, 1956 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 INSULATION Inventors Joseph J. dwanouskaa Jn, Gustav C. Lun'dgren. and James D. Swan,Jr.

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Patented Sept. 6, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE IGNITION CUT-OUT Application January 13, 1936, Serial No. 58,882

16 Claims.

Our invention relates to ignition cut outs for motor vehicles and particularly to cut outs for stopping the motor of a vehicle after the motor has been idling for a predetermined length of time.

Devices of such nature heretofore employed have been extremely complicated utilizing parts controlled by centrifugal force, or by thermostatic means. Many of such devices require reconstruction of the motor vehicle and others cannot be installed on existing vehicles.

An object of the invention resides in providing a cut out which will be simple in construction and positive in action and which is not controlled. by centrifugal force or thermostatic action.

Another object of the invention resides in providing a cut out which can be easily and quickly installed on existing motor vehicles.

A still further object of the invention resides in providing a cut out utilizing clockwork for procuring the timing thereof.

An object of the invention resides in providing a cut out in which the clockwork is actuated by a reciprocable member connected to the gear shift lever of the motor vehicle.

Another object of the invention resides in providing a cut out utilizing a spring actuated clockwork and in providing means for winding said spring upon the shifting of the gear shift lever from neutral position to any of its driving positions.

A still further object of the invention resides in providing a mechanism by means of which the clockwork is held from movement when the gear shift lever is in driving positions and is released as soon as the gear shift lever is moved into neutral position.

Another object of the invention resides in providing compensating means for permitting of installing the invention on motor vehicles in which the gear shift levers move throughout arcs of different angularity.

A feature of the invention resides in providing an actuating lever for actuating the clockwork and means operable by said reciprocable member for procuring movement of the actuating lever in the same direction upon movement of said reciprocable member in either direction.

Another object of the invention resides in providing a case and in mounting said clockwork and the other parts associated therewith within said case.

A still further object of the invention resides in providing a tubular housing connected at one end to said case and at its other end to a support positioned adjacent the gear shift lever.

A feature of the invention resides in. providing means for connecting said housing at the support for universal movement to permit of the shifting of the gear shift lever laterally.

Another object of the invention resides in providing resilient means either in the connections between the reciprocable member and the parts connected therewith or between the housing and the attaching means therefor or both.

Other objects of the invention reside in the novel combination and arrangement of parts and. in the details of construction hereinafter illustrated and/or described.

In the drawings:

Fig. l is a perspective View of a motor vehicle including the gear shift lever and illustrating the application of an embodiment of my invention thereto.

Fig. 2 is a plan sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Fig. l and drawn to a larger scale.

Fig. 3 is an elevational View of the case of the invention with the closure therefor removed and illustrating the parts in one position.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 showing the parts in altered position.

Fig. 5 is an inverted plan sectional view taken on line 55 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is an elevational view of the clockwork. of the invention detached from the case.

Fig. '7 is a view similar to Fig. 6 showing the parts in altered position.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary cross sectional view taken on line 88 of Fig. 6. c

Fig. 9 is a View similar to Fig. 3 illustrating a modification of our invention.

For the purpose of illustrating the application of the invention, a portion of a motor vehicle indicated in its entirety by the reference numeral A has been shown in Fig. l. Inasmuch as the invention is concerned only with certain parts of the vehicle, the parts not associated therewith will not be described. The vehicle A includes a dash l8, and a floor I! having an inclined portion l2 extending up to the dash l 0. The vehicle further includes a gear shift lever [3 which is mounted in a mounting l4 secured to the chassis of the vehicle and extending upwardly through the floor ll. vertical portion I5 issuing upwardly from the mounting l4 and an inclined portion l6 bent with respect to the portion l5. The portion I5 extends down into the mounting l4 and has attached to it a cover ll permitting the lever i3? Gear shift lever l3 includes an to operate in the usual manner. In the construc tion shown, lever I3 is adapted to swing forwardly and rearwa-rdly and also to be shifted laterally so that the same may be moved from its neutral position to either of four driving positions, one of said driving positions procuring reverse movement of the vehicle.

Our invention proper comprises a clockwork forming a timing mechanism indicated at its entirety by the reference numeral I!) which is mounted in a case l9 secured to the dash HE.

A tubular housing 2| is attached to the case I9 and is further attached to a support 22 mounted on the inclined portion I2 of floor H. Within the housing 2| is disposed a flexible cable 23 which is connected to the gear shift lever |3 and which operates the timing mechanism I8, as will be subsequently more fully described. The various parts will now be described in detail.

The case I9 may be constructed of sheet metal and in such case comprises a back 24, upper and lower walls 25 and 25 and side walls 21 and 28, being open at the forward portion of the same. This case is closed by means of a cover 3| having flanges 32 extending outwardly therefrom and about the walls 25, 26, 21 and 28 of the case when the cover is applied to the case. The case I9 is attached to the dash l8 by means of screws or bolts, not shown, which extend through openings 33 in the back 24 of the case and are screwed into the dash Ii]. The closure 3| is attached to the case proper by means of screws 34 which extend through the flanges 32 and are threaded into the various walls of the case.

Support 22 consists of a bracket indicated by the reference numeral 35 which is formed with an upstanding leg 36 and a flange 37 adapted to rest upon the inclined portion l2 of floor Bracket 35 is secured to the floor by means of screws 38 which extend through the flange 31 and are screwed into the portion |2 of the floor. Support 22 is situated directly in front of gear shift lever l3, being disposed a short distance ahead of the same.

The tubular housing 2| is preferably flexible and is mounted at one end in a mounting 4| attached to the case I!) and at its other end in a mounting 42 associated with the support 22. Mounting 4| consists of a short tube 43 which is reduced in diameter at one end as indicated at 44 and threaded to receive a nut 45. The reduced end 44 of the tube 43 passes through an opening 46 in the wall 28 of case l9 and the shoulder formed through said reduced portion abuts against this wall. A washer 41 disposed upon portion 44 adjacent the wall 28 and the nut screwed on said portion, serves to urge the washer against said wall and to attach the tube 43 to case l9. Housing 2| is received in the end of the bore 48 of the tube 43 and secured thereto. The bore 48 extends throughout the entire length of tube 43 and slidably supports a rod 5| attached to the end of the cable 23.

The other end of the housing 2| is supported in the mounting 42 in the following manner: In the leg 36 of bracket 35 is a hole 52 which is at the medial plane of the lever I3. This hole is countersunk on both sides, as indicated in Fig. 2. A sleeve 53 extends through this hole and is provided at one end with a head 54 and is threaded at its other end 55 to receive a nut 56. Upon the sleeve 53 are mounted two conical shaped collars 5'1 and 58 which fit into the sockets formed through the countersinking of the hole 52. A compression coil spring 6| encircling the sleeve 53 is seated at one end against the nut 56 and at its other end against the collar 51. A similar compression coil spring 92 which also encircles said sleeve is seated at one end against the head 54 and at its other end against the collar 58. Housing 2| extends into the bore 83 of sleeve 53 and is attached thereto by soldering or otherwise. The bore 83 slidably supports a rod 94 to which the other end of the cable 23 is attached. It will readily become apparent that the cable 23 by means of the mounting 42 may have universal movement to permit of the shifting of the gear shift lever l3 and at the same time may move longitudinally through the yielding of the springs 8| and 62 for a purpose to be subsequently more fully described.

Cable 23 is connected to the gear shift lever |3 in the following manner: A clamp 55 is utilized which consists of two members 86 and 81 constructed preferably of strap iron and bent to provide socketed portions 68 with ears H and 12 extending outwardly therefrom. The socketed portions 68 fit about the portions |5 of the gear shift lever |3 and are held in engagement therewith by means of bolts '13 and 14 which extend through the ears 1| and 72. The forward portions of cars l2 are spaced and are drilled to receive another bolt '55. A connecting rod 16 is employed which is constructed with a tongue TI adapted to extend between the cars 12. Bolt 15 also passes through this tongue and forms a pivot for the rod 15. Rod 16 is internally threaded as indicated at 18 and the end of the rod 64 previously referred to, is threaded at 8| to screw into the threads 18. By means of this construction the cable 23 is reciprocated when the gear shift lever i3 is operated and the rod 5| secured at the other end of said cable moved toward and from the wall 21 of the case IS.

The clockwork H3 is best shown in Figs. 6, 7 and 8 and comprises two bearing plates 82 and 83 which are held in spaced relation by means of studs 84. The clockwork further comprises a. gear train 85 of usual construction which includes the usual escapement and associated parts which have not been shown. The gear train 85 also includes a main gear 38 which meshes with a pinion 8?. Attached to plate 82 is a stub shaft 98. An arbor 9| is journaled at one end in the bearing plate 83 and at its other end in the stub shaft 98. This arbor has secured to it a hub 88 which is formed with a shoulder 19. A washer 80 butts against this shoulder and gear 86 is disposed adjacent said washer. The gear 88 is engaged by a friction washer 89 which is riveted to the hub 88 and exerts pressure against said gear. Hub 88 has rigidly attached to it a segment 92 which is formed at one locality with a shoulder 93 and at another locality with a. notch 94.

On the stub shaft 98 is formed a shoulder 90. Adjacent this shoulder is a washer 99 similar to washer 80. An adjusting lever I05 to be subsequently more fully described encircles the stub shaft 98 and is disposed adjacent washer 99. This lever is frictionally engaged by a friction washer I80 similar to washer 89, which is secured to said stub shaft and urges the segment against washer 99.

For providing power to operate the gear train 85, a spiral spring 95 is employed which is rigidly attached at one end to the stub shaft 98 and at its other end to a lug 96 secured to a lever 91. Lever 91 is pivoted on the stub shaft 98 which is secured to the plate 82 and is disposed between said spring and washer 99 next to plate 82. The lever 91 has mounted on it a post I02 to which is pivoted a pawl IiII. Pawl IOI is provided with an abutment I03 which is adapted to engage the shoulder 93 of segment 92 and to rotate the same. Pawl IOI is further provided with a hook I04 which is adapted to engage into the notch 94 and to procure movement of the segment 92 in the opposite direction. Hook I04 of pawl IN is urged into engagement with notch 94 by means of a spiral spring I I0 which encircles post I02 and has its ends secured to said pawl and to the lever 91. When the lever 91 is moved from its position shown in Fig. 6 in which the spring 95 is unwound toward its position shown in Fig. 7, spring 95 is tensioned. At the same time the segment 92 is shifted as illustrated. Upon releasing of the pressure against lever 91 force is applied to segment 92 to cause the gears to rotate and the timing mechanism is set into operation.

For the purpose of controlling the length of time that the clockwork will operate, the adjusting lever I05 is used. This lever as previously described is pivoted upon the stub shaft 98 and is frictionally held thereon by means of the spring I00, said lever remaining in any of its adjusted positions. Lever I05 has formed on it a cam I06 which is adapted to engage a lug I01 on pawl NH. The lever I05 once the same has been set remains stationary and as the lever 91 and segment 92 rotate lug I01 approaches cam I06. When the said lug reaches the cam it climbs the spiral cam surface thereof and hook I04 is disengaged from the notch 94, freeing lever 91 from segment 92. As soon as this occurs power is removed from the gear 86, the gear train. stops and the lever 91 moves back to its original position as shown in Fig. 6. In Fig. 6 of the drawings the lug I01 is shown as in engagement with the cam I06 and the hook I04 is freed from the notch 94. By regulating the position of lever I05 any degree of timing can be procured.

The clockwork I8 operates an electric switch indicated in its entirety by the reference numeral I08. This switch includes a stationary switch leaf I09 which is disposed between insulating blocks IIO secured between the plates 82 and 83 of the clockwork. To hold the said plates in position, bolts III extend through the same and are insulated from the leaf I09. A stop I I 2 which forms no portion of the electrical circuit is also included between the blocks of insulating material IIO and limits the movement of the movable switch leaf away from the stationary switch leaf. The movable switch leaf is designated by the reference numeral I I3 and is attached to an in sulating support I I6. This support is pivoted by means of fulcrums I I1 which are engaged within sockets H8 in the plates 82 and 83. The switch leaf H3 is movable between the stop H2, and switch leaf I09. For urging said switch leaf into: engagement with the stop I I 2, a spiral spring I I9 is employed which is wrapped about one of the studs 84 and is anchored at one end to another stud I22 which is secured to plate 83. This spring is secured at its other end to the insulated member II6 as best shown in Fig. 6.

The switch I08 is operated as follows: Member I I6 has attached to it a lug I23 which is adapted to engage a cam I24 on the lever 91. The cam I24 is provided with a hump I25 which forces the lug I23 outwardly against the action of the spring I I9, bringing the switch leaf I I3 into contact with switch leaf I69. As the lever 91 travels through the action of the spring 95, the lug I23 rides on the raised portion I26 of cam I24 and during such time maintains contact between the two switch leaves. When the said lug reaches the portion I25 of said cam it drops and breaks the circuit through the switch. It will thus be seen that when the lever 91 reaches normal position such as shown in Fig. 6, that the switch I08 is opened. The switch I08 is connected in the ignition circuit of the motor vehicle. When this switch is opened the motor is deprived of ignition current and immediately stops. Inasmuch as the installation of this switch is obvious, a wiring diagram illustrating the same has not been shown.

The clockwork I8 is mounted on the back 24 of case I9 by means of two machine screws I21 which extend through ears I28 on the plate 82 of the said clockwork. These machine screws pass through spacer sleeves I2I which rest upon the lever I32 is swung from its position shown in Fig. 3 to that shown in Fig. 4, the lever 91 is moved throughout its range of movement and winds the clock spring. Lever I32 is urged into its position shown in Fig. 3 by means of a tension coil spring I39 which is secured at one end to.

said lever and at its other end to a lug I40 attached to wall 26 of case I9.

{For moving the actuating lever I32 an operating member I35 is employed. This member is constructed from sheet metal and is provided at the intermediate portion of the same with a slot I36. This lever slides along two headed studs I31 and I38 which fit snugly within the slot I36. The heads thereof maintain the member I35 in close proximity to the back 24. issuing outwardly from it in opposite directions two arms MI and I42 which are constructed with fingers I43 and I44 projecting outwardly therefrom. The fingers I43 and I44 are disposed the same distance from the center line of the slot I36 and are adapted to engage the lever I32 on opposite sides of the pivot I33 thereof. Pivot I33 extends along the center line of slot I36. It will thus become apparent that either of the fingers I43 or I44 will move the lever I32 the same distance and in the same direction when the member I35 is reciprocated in either direction.

The operating member I35 is operated by means of the rod 5| which extends through a leg I45 bent upwardly from said operating mem-.

yielding connection is formed between the gear;

shift lever I3 and the clock mechanism whereby differences in movement of said gear shift lever into and out of any of its driving positions may be compensated for.

The operation of the invention is as follows:

Member I35 has Normally when gear shift lever I3 is in neutral position, switch I08 is open. Before attempting to start the vehicle, it is necessary to shift gear shift lever I3 into one of its driving positions and to immediately shift the same back into neutral position. The driver then starts the vehicle in the usual manner. Where the timing mechanism is set for say three minutes, the driver has three minutes from, the time that the gear shift lever is first operated to get his motor started. If longer time is required, the driver can shift the lever I3 into one of its driving positions and disconnect the motor from the drive wheels by means of the clutch and in such case any required length of time may be had for the purpose. Assume that the lever I3 was shifted into low driving position. This would reciprocate rod 64 and cable 23 connected therewith rearwardly and cause the rod 5I to be projected away from the case. The position of rod 5| and the operating member I35 when in normal position is shown in Fig. 3. In such position the finger I43 is in position to engage lever I32 above the pivot I33. Movement of said rod 5| and operating member as specified would cause finger I43 to force lever I34 into the position shown in Fig. 4. The position of operating member I35 would then be as indicated in full lines in Fig. 4. During the movement of lever I32 from its position shown in Fig. 3 to that shown in Fig. 4, the winding lever 91 would be moved from its position shown in Fig. 6 to that shown in Fig. 7, in a manner to wind the spring 95. At the same time the abutment I03 would engage the shoulder 93 and slide the segment 92 with respect to gear 86. The parts would then be in the position shown in Fig. 7. During movement of lever 91 from the position shown in Fig. 6 to that shown in Fig. '7, lug I23 is engaged by the hump I25 of cam I24 which forces the switch leaf II3 outwardly bringing the same into engagement with switch leaf I09 and closing switch I08. As long as lever 81 is held in such position, the power from spring 95 is not transferred to the gear train 85 and switch I08 remains closed. .As soon as the gear shift lever I3 is moved into neutral position, spring I39 returns lever I32 to its position shown in Fig. 3 and the pressure on the winding lever 91 is released. When this occurs said lever through the action of spring 95 energizes the gear train 85 and the clockwork is set into motion. If the gear shift lever I3 within the time limit of the clockwork is shifted into another driving position, then lever 91 is moved back to its position shown in Fig. 7 and switch I08 remains closed. Assume that the lever is moved into its second speed position. Rod 64 would be moved forwardly and cable 23 moved in a direction toward case I9. This would move the operating member I35 until it reached a position illustrated in dotted lines in Fig. 4, in which position the finger I44 engages the lever I 32 upon the edge thereof below the pivot I33 of said lever. It will thus be seen that finger I44 moves the lever I32 in the same direction as finger I43 so that lever I32 is moved in the same direction whether the gear shift lever I3 is moved forwardly or rearwardly from, neutral position. As soon as the gear shift lever I3 is brought into neutral position, lever 91 moves toward the position shown in Fig. 6. If the gear shift lever remains in neutral position for a length of time greater than the time for which the clockwork is set, lug I23 slides down the hump I25 of cam I24 and switch leaf I I3 moves away from switch leaf I09 opening switch I08. This stops the motor proof in operation.

and the same can only be started upon repetition of the method of operation previously described.

In Fig. 9 we have shown a modification of the invention in which the case, clockwork and the cable and cable housing are exactly the same. In place of the operating mechanism shown in Figs. 3 and 4 another operating mechanism is used which will now be described in detail. The remaining parts being the same, the same reference numerals have been used to designate the corresponding parts.

In the form of the invention shown in Fig. 9 an actuating lever I6I is employed which is constructed with two arms I62 and I63. These arms extend angularly from one another and the said ing member is similarly constructed with a slot I68 and is guided for reciprocating movement by means of two headed studs Ill and I12. These studs extend through the said slot I68 and through washers I13 which hold the operating member I61 spaced from the back 24 of the case and are riveted to said case. Operating member I61 is constructed with a leg I14 similar to leg I45 of the other form of the invention and the rod 5| is attached to said leg in the same manner.

The operating member I 61 is constructed with i two cams I15 and I16 both of which function to throw the arm I62 of lever I6I in the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 9. When the gear shift lever I3 is moved from neutral position to one of the driving positions, lever I 6! is swung in identically the same manner as lever I32 and the clockwork actuated as previously described.

The advantages of our invention are manifest. The-invention may be installed on existing motor vehicles without difficulty and without requiring special construction of the engine or transmission of the motor vehicle. The device operates independently of any of the rotating parts of the vehicle so that the use of centrifugally controlled devices and drives therefor may be eliminated. With our invention any length of time within the limits of the device may be procured. A considerable saving in fuel and wear and tear on the motor of the engine will be possible. Our invention is extremely simple in construction and I001 The device can be constructed at a nominal cost. All of the working parts are enclosed within a single case which may be conveniently mounted on the dash under the cowl board, if desired, where the same is practically out of view. The invention automatically compensates for varying movement of the gear shift lever.

Changes in the specific form of our invention, as herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of our invention.

Having described our invention, what we claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. In combination, a timing mechanism including clockwork, a switch actuated by said clockwork, an actuating lever adapted when moved in one direction to actuate said clockwork, an operating member movable in opposite directions, and means connected with said actuating lever and said operating member for procuring movement of said actuating lever in the same direction upon movement of the operating member in either direction.

2. In combination, a timing mechanism including clockwork, a switch actuated by said clockwork, an actuating lever adapted when moved in one direction to actuate said clockwork, an operating member movable in opposite directions, and

companion engaging members connected with said operating member and engaging said actuating lever, on opposite sides of the fulcrum thereof for procuring movement of said actuating lever in the same direction upon movement of the operating member in either direction.

4. In combination, a timing mechanism including clockwork, a switch actuated by said clockwork, an actuating lever adapted when moved in one direction to actuate said clockwork, an operating member movable in opposite directions, and companion cams connected with said operating member and engaging said actuating lever for procuring movement of said actuating lever in the same direction upon movement of the operating member in either direction.

5. In combination, a case, a timing mechanism within the case including clockwork, an actuating lever within said case adapted when moved in one direction to actuate said clockwork, a reciprocable operating member extending into said case, said operating member being movable in opposite directions, and means connected with said actuating lever and said operating member and contained within said case, said means operating to procure movement of said actuating lever in the same direction upon movement of the operating member in either direction.

6. In combination, an operating member movable in opposite directions, an actuating lever having a fulcrum intermediate its ends, companion engaging members connected with said operating member and engaging said actuating lever on opposite sides of the fulcrum thereof, and time controlled switch means operated by said lever.

7. In a mechanism for operating a switch through movement of a member movable in opposite directions from an inoperative position to either of two operative positions, an operating member moved by said first named member in opposite directions, an actuating lever having a fulcrum intermediate its ends and companion engaging members moved by said operating member and engaging said actuating lever on opposite sides of the fulcrum thereof and moving said lever in the same direction upon movement of the first named member in opposite directions to operate said switch.

8. In combination, a clockwork including a main spring, an actuating lever adapted when moved in one direction to wind said spring, a reciprocable operating member movable in opposite directions, and companion engaging members connected with said operating members and engaging said actuating lever on opposite sides of the fulcrum thereof for moving said actuating lever in a direction to procurewinding of said spring upon movement of said operating member in either direction.

9. In combination, a clockwork including a main spring, an actuating lever, a pivot therefor, said actuating lever being adapted when moved in one direction to wind said spring, a reciprocable operating member traveling in a line substantially intersecting the axis of said pivot, arms onsaid operating member disposed on opposite sides of said pivot, and engaging members on said arms engaging said actuating lever on opposite sides thereof.

l0.In combination, a clockwork including a main spring, an actuating lever having a fulcrum intermediate its ends and adapted when moved in one direction to wind said spring, a reciprocable operating member movable in opposite directions, and companion engaging members connected with said operating member and engaging said actuating lever laterally of said operating member on opposite sides of fulcrum and longitudinally of said operating member on opposite sides of said lever for moving said actuating lever in a direction to procure winding of said spring upon movement of said operating member in either direction. 1

11. In combination, a clockwork including a main spring, an actuating lever having a ful crum intermediate its ends and adapted when moved in one direction to wind said spring, a reciprocable operating member movable in opposite directions, and companion engaging members connected with said operating member and adapted to contact with said actuating lever, laterally of said operating member on opposite sides of said fulcrum and longitudinally of said operating member on opposite sides of said lever, each of said engaging members leaving said lever upon movement thereof by the other for moving said actuating lever in a direction to procure winding of said spring upon movement of said operating member in either direction.

12. In combination, a support, a clockwork mounted on said support and including a main spring, an actuating lever having a fulcrum intermediate its ends and adapted when moved in one direction to wind said spring, a pivot for said actuating lever attached to said support, a reciprocable operating member traveling in a line substantially intersecting the axis of said pivot, said operating member being formed with a slot, means concentric with said pivot extending through said slot and guiding said actuating member, and companion engaging members connected with said operating member and engaging said actuating lever on opposite sides of the fulcrum thereof for moving said actuating lever in a direction to procure winding of said spring upon movement of said operating member in either direction.

13. In combination, a support, a clockwork mounted on said support and including a main spring, an actuating lever having a fulcrum intermediate its ends and adapted when moved in one direction to wind said spring, said actuating member being spaced from said support, a pivot for said actuating member carried by said support, a reciprocable operating member disposed between said actuating member and support, arms formed on said operating member and extending laterally therefrom in opposite direc tions and disposed between said actuating member and fingers extending outwardly from said arms and engaging said lever on opposite sides of said fulcrum for moving said actuating lever in a direction to procure winding of said spring upon movement of said operating member in either direction.

14. In combination, a clockwork including a main spring, an actuating lever having a pivot intermediate its ends and adapted when moved in one direction to wind said spring, a reciprocable operating member movable in opposite directions, and companion engaging members carried by said operating member and disposed at spaced intervals along said operating member and extending laterally to opposite sides of the pivot of said actuating lever and engaging said actuating lever longitudinally of said operating member on opposite sides of said lever.

15. In combination with the gear shift lever of a motor vehicle and the ignition circuit of the vehicle motor, a clock work including a winding lever, a switch operated by said clock work and included in said ignition circuit, winding means adapted to engage said lever for winding said clock work, transmission means connected to said gear shift lever, means operated by said transmission means when the gear shift lever is moved from neutral position forwardly for actuating said winding means, and means operated by said transmission means when the gear shift lever is moved from neutral position rearwardly for actuating said winding means.

16. In combination an operating member movable in opposite directions, an actuating lever having two arms, a cam follower carried by one of said arms, a cam carried by said operating member and having oppositely sloping surfaces meeting intermediate the ends of the cam and adapted to be engaged by said cam follower, said lever being adapted to be moved in the same direction upon movement of said operating member in opposite directions from the position of the cam when the meeting portions of the cam surfaces engage the cam follower and a clock work adapted to be wound by said lever upon movement of the operating member in opposite directions.

JOSEPH J. JWANOUSKOS, JR. GUSTAV C. LUNDGREN. JAlVIES D. SWAN J11. 

